This week’s updates:
- Announced a live building envelope seminar: Building Envelope Inspector Certification Live Seminar on December 9-10, 2021
- Announced new website accessibility features at CCPIA: New Website Accessibility Features at CCPIA.org - Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association
- Lastr week’s updates: This week's (Sept 9, 2021) updates
- Another free logo design: New FREE logo designed for By Your Side Home Inspections
- CCPIA published an article about commercial insurance: What to Do When the Owner of a Commercial Property Asks the Inspector for a Copy of the Inspector's Certificate of Insurance or Asks to Be Named as an Additional Insured - Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association
- Sample letter from CCPIA about adding someone to insurance: https://ccpia.org/sample-letter-to-the-owner-of-a-commercial-property-who-asks-to-be-added-to-the-inspectors-insurance-policy/
- Sample letter from CCPIA about certificate of insurance: https://ccpia.org/sample-letter-to-send-to-the-owner-of-a-commercial-property-who-asks-for-a-copy-of-the-inspectors-coi/
- Hot PIC of FABI/InterNACHI conference: Hot PIC of amazing conference T-shirt design
- Produced a video on habital rooms: WATCH: Habitable Rooms Home Inspection Tip
- Announced a Charlotte, NC event: Charlotte NCLHIA Chapter: Pass the Test - InterNACHI®
- Hot PICs of FABI/InterNACHI event: CMI & InterNACHI Booths at FABI/InterNACHI Fall 2021 Conference
- Hot PICs II: CMI & InterNACHI Booths at FABI/InterNACHI® Fall 2021 Conference (part II)
- Young professional inspectors event: Young Professional Inspectors Chapter: WolfPack Virtual Summit Day 1 - InterNACHI®
- Hot PIC of HOHII event in Florida: Hot PIC: Packed house at House of Horrors II in Florida
- President of FABI becomes a CMI: Hot CMI® PIC at FABI/InterNACHI Conference
- Held a Cozy Coats for Kids auction: This week's (September 14, 2021) Tuesday Night Auction. Bid now
- Produced a video on how to do a 4-point inspection: Watch this video on performing Florida home, 4-point and wind mit inspection
- Produced a show on how to preform a roof inspection: Watch this film on performing a roof inspection with Russ Ackerman
- Produced a video tip on smoke detectors: WATCH: Smoke Detectors Home Inspection Tip
- Produced a video on roof defects: Watch this: Roof defect recognition training at the House of Horrors
- Video on fall protection: Video of a Fall Protection Demonstration
- Video on walking on concrete tiles: Watch this video on walking on concrete tile roofs
- Nevada Real Estate Division approved InterNACHI’s courses: Nevada Real Estate Division reapproves InterNACHI Courses for Home Inspection Continuing Education
- Video on skylights: Watch this video on inspecting skylight flashing
- Video on roof pitch: Five minute video on inspecting roof slope and pitch
- Video on square footage: Watch this video on how to measure the square footage of a roof
- Video on roof inspections: An hour long instructional video with the 10 steps to performing a roof inspection class
- Announced a new live seminar: Building Envelope Inspector Certification Live Seminar - InterNACHI®
- Webinar on body screening: Introduction for infrared body temperature screening with Infraspection Institute
- Texas Real Estate Commission approves InterNACHI’s courses: Texas Real Estate Commission renews InterNACHI Courses for Continuing Education
- Video on inspecting: Watch this video on home inspection in the Rocky Mountains
- Live Q&A with InterNACHI staff: Watch this live Q&A with InterNACHI Staff
- Membership video: 10 Benefits of InterNACHI Membership with Ben Gromicko
- Covid Guidelines: COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Home Inspectors Webinar
- SOP video: Watch this video on detailed home inspection standards practice
- New member webinar: Achieving success as a new member of InterNACHI
- How to choose the best inspection training: 5 Tips for choosing the best training program
- Is your school accredited? Watch this video to find an accredited organization or school for home inspectors
- Report writing: Watch this video on performing a home inspection and writing a report
- Tips for inspection report writing: 10 Tips for writing great inspection reports
- Success tips for inspectors: How to become a successful home inspector webinar
- Announced a North Texas chapter event: North Texas: October Meeting North Texas Chapter - InterNACHI®
- Coaching session: Inspector coaching sessions with InterNACHI's Ben Gromicko
- Goals for inspectors: Assess where you are, set goals, and make a plan with Ben Gromicko
- Marketing for inspectors: Business and Marketing tips for home inspectors with Ben Gromicko
- Converting visitors into clients: Watch this video on how to convert website visitors into clients
- More marketing tips: Marketing tips for home inspectors with Ben Gromicko
- HVAC video: Watch this video on inspecting HVAC duct leakage and energy loss
- Live inspection: Live on-site home inspection with Lon Henderson
- Post tension foundations: Pre pour inspections for post tensioned foundations webinar with Mike Cothran
- Healthy home webinar: https://forum.nachi.org/t/watch-this-webinar-how-healthy-home-inspections-can-benefit-your-business-with-patrick-butler/203406
- Inspections in the middle east: https://forum.nachi.org/t/webinar-on-property-inspections-in-the-middle-east-with-ehab-farid-gta-inspectors/203407
- Online chapter meeting: https://forum.nachi.org/t/watch-this-internachi-colorado-online-chapter-meeting/203408
- Success seminar: https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-become-a-successful-home-inspector-with-internachis-ben-gromicko/203411
- Knife blade disconnects: https://forum.nachi.org/t/hazards-of-knife-blade-disconnect-switches-with-master-electrician-tommy-davis/203412
- Cracks: https://forum.nachi.org/t/demystifying-cracks-for-home-inspectors-with-lon-henderson/203413
- NEC code changes: https://forum.nachi.org/t/2020-nec-code-changes-for-gfci-with-ray-kline-cpi/203416
- Grading moisture intrusion: https://forum.nachi.org/t/grading-moisture-intrusion-and-foundation-cracks-with-britt-treece/203417
- Ben coaching: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspector-coaching-session-5-with-internachis-ben-gromicko/203418
- Inspection Training Class: https://forum.nachi.org/t/home-inspection-training-class-35/203419
- More Ben coaching: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspector-coaching-session-4-with-ben-gromicko/203420
- More coaching: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspector-coaching-session-3-with-internachis-ben-gromicko/203421
- More coaching: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspector-coaching-session-1-with-internachis-ben-gromicko/203422
- Electrical defects: https://forum.nachi.org/t/common-electrical-defects-observed-during-a-home-inspection/203423
- Inspection training: https://forum.nachi.org/t/home-inspection-class-34-detailed-home-inspection/203424
- Home inspection class: https://forum.nachi.org/t/home-inspection-class-33/203425
- InterNACHi School accreditation: https://forum.nachi.org/t/internachi-school-is-nationally-accredited/203426
- Inspecting in Iceland: https://forum.nachi.org/t/watch-how-to-perform-a-home-inspection-in-iceland/203427
- Inspecting in Spain: https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-perform-a-home-inspection-in-spain-1/203428
- More Spain: https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-perform-a-home-inspection-in-spain-2/203429
- More Spain: https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-perform-a-home-inspection-in-spain-3/203430
- More Spain: https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-perform-a-home-inspection-in-spain-4/203431
- More Spain: https://forum.nachi.org/t/how-to-perform-a-home-inspection-in-spain-5/203432
- Surface drainage inspection tip: https://forum.nachi.org/t/watch-surface-drainage-inspection-tip/203433
- Savings enjoyed by consumers who hired InterNACHI members tops $90 billion! https://forum.nachi.org/t/estimated-savings-enjoyed-by-consumers-who-hired-internachi-members-tops-90-billion/203434
- Announced a Sacramento Chapter event: https://www.nachi.org/events/2021/9/sacramento-chapter-september-chapter-meeting
- Egress door inspection tip produced: https://forum.nachi.org/t/watch-egress-door-home-inspection-tip/203477
- HOH Garage Door inspection: https://forum.nachi.org/t/house-of-horrors-garage-inspection-with-lon-henderson/203479
- HOH1: https://forum.nachi.org/t/watch-why-you-should-attend-the-internachi-school-in-boulder-co/203481
- Spanish: https://forum.nachi.org/t/consejos-y-trucos-de-inspeccion-de-casas-con-juan-garcia/203482
- Advanced HVAC training: https://forum.nachi.org/t/advanced-hvac-training-course-promo/203483
- Inspection video: https://forum.nachi.org/t/watch-performing-a-home-inspection-with-jim-krumm/203485
- Private wells: https://forum.nachi.org/t/getting-started-private-well-system-inspection/203486
- Spanish: https://forum.nachi.org/t/como-realizar-una-inspeccion-de-casa-con-juan-garcia/203488
- Produced HOA inspection video: https://forum.nachi.org/t/internachi-webinar-providing-hoa-inspections/203493
- Garage inspection article: https://forum.nachi.org/t/a-garage-inspection/203496
- Steel column article: https://forum.nachi.org/t/read-adjustable-steel-columns/203497
- Adobe inspection: https://forum.nachi.org/t/adobe-inspection/203498
- AFCI testers: https://forum.nachi.org/t/afci-testers-indicators/203499
- Aging in place: https://forum.nachi.org/t/aging-in-place-phenomenon/203500
- Anounced another webinar for inspectors: https://www.nachi.org/events/2021/11/home-inspection-training-class-39-with-andrew-sams-cpi-internachi-s-ben-gromicko
- Aluminum siding article: https://forum.nachi.org/t/aluminum-siding-inspection/203501
- Aluminum wiring: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-aluminum-wiring/203503
- Ant inspection: https://forum.nachi.org/t/read-ant-inspection/203504
- Anti-Scald article: https://forum.nachi.org/t/anti-scald-valve/203505
- Range brackets: https://forum.nachi.org/t/anti-tip-brackets-for-freestanding-ranges/203507
- AFCIs: https://forum.nachi.org/t/arc-fault-circuit-interrupters/203508
- Cement siding: https://forum.nachi.org/t/asbestos-cement-siding-inspection/203509
- Garage Fire Hazards: https://forum.nachi.org/t/attached-garage-fire-containment/203510
- Pull down ladders: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-attic-pull-down-ladders/203512
- Back Drafting: https://forum.nachi.org/t/read-backdrafting/203513
- Backflow prevention: https://forum.nachi.org/t/backflow-prevention-article/203514
- Baghouse inspections: https://forum.nachi.org/t/baghouse-inspection/203515
- Bamboo construction: https://forum.nachi.org/t/bamboo-construction-inspection/203516
- Barn inspection: https://forum.nachi.org/t/read-barn-inspection/203517
- Bat infestation: https://forum.nachi.org/t/bat-infestation/203519
- Bat houses: https://forum.nachi.org/t/bat-house-inspection/203520
- Ducts and Fans: https://forum.nachi.org/t/bathroom-ventilation-ducts-and-fans/203521
- Nick repairs a beam post: https://forum.nachi.org/t/read-beam-post-repair/203522
- Bed bugs: https://forum.nachi.org/t/bed-bugs-inspecting-for-the-new-house-herpes/203524
- Bidets: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-bidets/203525
- Biowall inspection: https://forum.nachi.org/t/biowall-inspection/203526
- Borescopes for inspectors: https://forum.nachi.org/t/borescopes-for-inspectors/203527
- Return ducts: https://forum.nachi.org/t/building-cavities-supply-return-ducts/203532
- Orientation to sun: https://forum.nachi.org/t/read-building-orientation-for-optimum-energy/203533
- Bump keys: https://forum.nachi.org/t/bump-keys-and-what-inspectors-should-know-about-them/203534
- Burglar-resistant homes: https://forum.nachi.org/t/burglar-resistant-homes/203535
- CO poisoning: https://forum.nachi.org/t/carbon-monoxide-poisoning-and-detectors/203536
- Announced an Orange County Chapter event: https://www.nachi.org/events/2021/9/orange-county-orange-county-chapter-meeting
- Published an inspector eNewsletter: https://forum.nachi.org/t/enjoy-reading-internachis-home-inspector-newsletter-issue-157/203548
- Released an all-new Shingle Gauge product: https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-shingle-gauge/203555
- Designed another free logo: https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-free-logo-designed-for-southern-estate-home-inspection-llc/203574
- Designed another free logo: https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-free-logo-designed-for-redpine-home-inspections-inc/203575
- The number of unique visitors to InterNACHI’s website topped 36 million!!!: https://forum.nachi.org/t/number-of-unique-visitors-to-internachis-website-tops-36-million/203583
- Carpet beetles: https://forum.nachi.org/t/read-carpet-beetles/203585
- Mold: https://forum.nachi.org/t/carpet-mold-identification-prevention-and-removal/203587
- Carpeted bathrooms: https://forum.nachi.org/t/carpeted-bathrooms/203588
- Cause of deaths in the U.S.: https://forum.nachi.org/t/cause-of-deaths-in-the-u-s/203589
- Ceiling fan inspection: https://forum.nachi.org/t/ceiling-fan-inspection/203590
- Cement substitutes: https://forum.nachi.org/t/cement-substitutes/203591
- A.C.: https://forum.nachi.org/t/central-air-conditioning-system-inspection/203592
- Humidifiers: https://forum.nachi.org/t/central-humidifiers/203593
- Vacuum systems: https://forum.nachi.org/t/central-vacuum-systems/203594
- Tile and Stone: https://forum.nachi.org/t/ceramic-tile-and-stone-inspection/203595
- Diploma mills: https://forum.nachi.org/t/certification-mills-vs-nationally-accredited-institutions/203596
- Child-proofing window and stairs: https://forum.nachi.org/t/child-proofing-windows-and-stairs/203597
- Chimney inspections, preventing collapse: https://forum.nachi.org/t/chimney-inspection-preventing-collapse/203598
- Inspecting cisterns: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-cisterns/203599
- Moths: https://forum.nachi.org/t/read-clothing-moths/203600
- Cockroaches: https://forum.nachi.org/t/cockroach-inspection/203601
- Rafter ties: https://forum.nachi.org/t/collar-ties-vs-rafter-ties/203602
- Electrical conductors: https://forum.nachi.org/t/common-electrical-conductor-types/203603
- Composting toilets: https://forum.nachi.org/t/composting-toilet-inspection/203605
- Concrete admixtures: https://forum.nachi.org/t/concrete-admixtures/203607
- Structural walls: https://forum.nachi.org/t/concrete-for-exterior-and-structural-walls/203608
- Double-paned windows: https://forum.nachi.org/t/condensation-in-double-paned-windows/203609
- Concrete: https://forum.nachi.org/t/read-constituent-materials-of-concrete/203610
- Energy-efficient roofs: https://forum.nachi.org/t/cool-energy-efficient-roofs/203611
- Cork floors: https://forum.nachi.org/t/cork-floor-inspections/203613
- Hazards in crawlspaces: https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-hazards-and-inspection/203614
- Inspecting a deck, illustrated: https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspecting-a-deck-illustrated/203615
- Deck receptacles: https://forum.nachi.org/t/deck-receptacles/203616
- Fire mitigation: https://forum.nachi.org/t/defensible-space/203617
- Heat pumps: https://forum.nachi.org/t/the-defrost-cycle-of-a-heat-pump/203618
- Another free logo designed for an inspector: https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-free-logo-designed-for-cmc-home-inspections/203623
- This week’s Tuesday Night Auction for CCFK: https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-weeks-september-21-2021-tuesday-night-auction-bid-now/203624
- Investment property: https://forum.nachi.org/t/depreciation-of-investment-property/203628
- Concrete encased steel: https://forum.nachi.org/t/detecting-corrosion-in-concrete-encased-steel/203630
- An inspector doing damage: https://forum.nachi.org/t/doing-damage-during-an-inspection-its-your-job/203631
- Dryer vent safety: https://forum.nachi.org/t/read-dryer-vent-safety/203632
- Dust mites: https://forum.nachi.org/t/dust-mite-inspection/203633
- Earthquake preparedness: https://forum.nachi.org/t/earthquake-preparedness-inspection/203634
- Eco: https://forum.nachi.org/t/eco-friendly-relocation/203635
- Efflorescence: https://forum.nachi.org/t/efflorescence-for-inspectors/203636
- Oklahoma Home Inspector Board approves InterNACHI’s courses: https://forum.nachi.org/t/oklahoma-construction-industries-board-home-inspector-division-renews-internachis-free-online-continuing-education-courses-for-home-inspectors/203638
- Interior inspection: https://forum.nachi.org/t/watch-interior-inspection-with-ben-gromicko/203639
- Tampa Bay Chapter meeting: https://www.nachi.org/events/2021/9/tampa-bay-chapter-september-tampa-bay-internachi-chapter-meeting
- Electrical fence: https://forum.nachi.org/t/electric-fence-inspection/203673
- Service panel from hell: https://forum.nachi.org/t/electrical-service-from-hell-inspection-tutorial/203674
- Don’t call us: https://forum.nachi.org/t/email-internachi-before-calling/203675
- Emergency preparedness including Nick’s Big List: https://forum.nachi.org/t/emergency-preparedness-how-home-inspectors-can-help-their-clients/203676
- Engineered wood flooring: https://forum.nachi.org/t/engineered-wood-flooring/203677
- Alternative building methods: https://forum.nachi.org/t/evaluating-alternative-building-methods/203678
- Exterior design features: https://forum.nachi.org/t/exterior-design-features/203679
- Eyebrow dormers: https://forum.nachi.org/t/exterior-design-features/203679
- Pre-made fireplaces: https://forum.nachi.org/t/factory-built-fireplaces/203681
- Fall-arrest systems: https://forum.nachi.org/t/fall-arrest-systems/203682
- Fiberglass insulation: https://forum.nachi.org/t/fiberglass-insulation-history-hazards-alternatives/203683
- InterNACHI’s walk-through checklist: https://forum.nachi.org/t/internachis-final-walk-through-checklist/203684
- Fire extinguisher maintenance: https://forum.nachi.org/t/fire-extinguisher-maintenance-and-inspection/203685
- Firestops: https://forum.nachi.org/t/commercial-property-fire-protection-firestops/203686
- Flood damaged buildings: https://forum.nachi.org/t/flood-damaged-buildings/203687
- Fasteners: https://forum.nachi.org/t/for-home-inspectors-evaluating-problems-with-fasteners/203688
- Entering a flooded home: https://forum.nachi.org/t/for-homeowners-and-inspectors-re-entering-a-flooded-home/203690
- What to do when disaster strikes: https://forum.nachi.org/t/what-to-do-after-disaster-strikes/203691
- Residential foundation insulation: https://forum.nachi.org/t/residential-foundation-insulation/203692
- French drains: https://forum.nachi.org/t/french-drain-inspection/203694
- Another logo designed for free: https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-free-logo-designed-for-eic-property-inspections/203693
- TV tip-over hazards: https://forum.nachi.org/t/furniture-and-tv-tip-over-hazards/203696
- Galvanic corrossion: https://forum.nachi.org/t/read-galvanic-corrosion/203697
- Garage door openers: https://forum.nachi.org/t/garage-doors-and-openers/203698
- Disposers: https://forum.nachi.org/t/garbage-disposals-for-inspectors/203699
- Generator hazards: https://forum.nachi.org/t/generator-hazards-and-inspection/203701
- Geothermal: https://forum.nachi.org/t/geothermal-heating-and-cooling-systems/203702
- Ghosting: https://forum.nachi.org/t/ghosting-discoloration/203704
- Gravity furnace: https://forum.nachi.org/t/gravity-furnace-inspection/203705
- Grease traps: https://forum.nachi.org/t/grease-trap-inspection/203706
- Green roofs: https://forum.nachi.org/t/green-roof-inspection/203708
- Wet lumber: https://forum.nachi.org/t/green-lumber-wet-lumber/203710
- Grinder pumps: https://forum.nachi.org/t/read-grinder-pumps/203711
- Greywater: https://forum.nachi.org/t/greywater-inspection/203712
- Electrodes: https://forum.nachi.org/t/home-service-grounding-electrodes/203713
- H-Clips for Inspectors: https://forum.nachi.org/t/h-clips-for-inspectors/203714
- Produced a video on inspecting kitchens: https://forum.nachi.org/t/watch-performing-a-kitchen-inspection-with-ben-gromicko/203721